India Jewellery Week (IJW) Takes Place In Goa This Week
The India Jewellery Week or IJW is scheduled to take place in Goa this week on 4th and 5th October 2017. It’s happening at the Vivanta by Taj – Panaji and is curated by Wild Orchid Entertainment. The show aims to showcase an extraordinary range of jewellery designs and the participation of some of the […]
St. Michael the Archangel – Anjuna Church feast
Three different religions mention St. Michael the Archangel – Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. They all emphasize his closeness to God. Some even state that he is “Like God.” According to early Judaism, Michael has always acted as an advocate for Israel and had to often fight with the princes of other nations, particularly with Satan. […]
The Cube Gallery Plays Host To SHE, An All-Woman Art Show
The art season in Goa is off to a great start with ‘SHE’, an all-woman group show curated by art consultant Samira Sheth. The art show opens this Thursday at The Cube Gallery in Moira. The Cube Gallery Defying easy comparisons, The Cube Gallery was designed and built by Sonny Singh, an architect, and an […]
The Beer Circus Heads to Goa this November And You Have to Be There
As kids, we were all taken to the circus at least once in our lives. And we loved it. Today, I don’t think they are much fun to visit. But, it looks like there’s a new kind of circus heading to Goa this November. The Beer Circus! A 2-day celebration of all things beer and […]
Two college students survive, two die in fatal accident
The college students were traveling on Assagao-Anjuna road towards Ethan’s parked bike. Before they could reach the spot, they met with an accident.
Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, Fishing… off Grande Island – Margao / Vasco
Love to go scuba diving? Goa has a few great spots for both, the beginner and the scuba diving expert. The clear blue waters, underwater coral, and a few known shipwrecks are great attractions for those who love scuba diving. One of the best locations for Scuba diving is Grande Island, off the Margao/Vasco coast. […]
Birthday party turns deadly for 4 students
Four students from Goa met with a deadly accident in Assagao last night. Two boys and two girls. Ethan Viegas resident of Porvorim died on the spot. The car bearing registration number GA.05.3532 was driven by Ethan. The four were returning home from a party last night. The driver lost control of the vehicle and […]
Montego Bay Beach Village – The Only Place To Stay At On Morjim Beach
Morjim Beach is located across the Chapora river in North Goa. A long stretch of white, sandy beach, it’s also the world famous nesting site of the Olive Ridley Turtle. A short distance from the turtles’ nesting site lies the gorgeous, peaceful Montego Bay Beach Village. It’s Fun, It’s Peaceful and You’ll Never Want To […]
On the eve of Muharram, four Mosques in Goa, to remember
I’m sure you’ve heard of the Portuguese influence in Goa. All those pretty ‘Donas’ and their Gorgeous Mando dances, all the yummy Portuguese Goan sweets and festivals are so well known today. Did you know that Goa also had a strong Muslim influence? In fact, before the Portuguese came to Goa, Adil Shah (The ruler […]
Flashback Goa – in the 80’s, by Karan Kapoor
This blog is dedicated to Flashback Goa – in the 80’s. And to Karan Kapoor. They say an image can speak a thousand words. So in this blog, I’m going to use fewer words and more pics. That’s not only because of the phrase “an image can speak a thousand words” but also because I […]
